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Volvo S40

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,521 cc

S40 HORMOT history

S40 HOR is a black petrol Volvo S40 first used on 14 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 135,535 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

S40 HOR black Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
135,535 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,085 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 HOR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 HOR was last recorded at 135,535 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,494 miles · 18 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
41 miles
Average per year
6,085 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,535 miles
  • 2025 – 130,703 miles
  • 2024 – 128,586 miles
  • 2023 – 126,530 miles
  • 2022 – 122,082 miles
  • 2021 – 117,732 miles
  • 2020 – 113,575 miles
  • 2019 – 109,132 miles
  • 2018 – 100,247 miles
  • 2017 – 90,150 miles
  • 2016 – 82,453 miles
  • 2015 – 78,053 miles
  • 2014 – 72,114 miles
  • 2013 – 66,838 miles
  • 2012 – 60,658 miles
  • 2011 – 53,466 miles
  • 2010 – 46,815 miles
  • 2009 – 36,524 miles
  • 2008 – 25,798 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,535 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,535 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    135,535 miles
    Test number
    476054897309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail135,494 miles (+4,791)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,494 miles
    Test number
    142288994445
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass130,703 miles (+2,117)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    130,703 miles
    Test number
    635755199028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass128,586 miles (+2,056)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    128,586 miles
    Test number
    109967563279
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass126,530 miles (+4,448)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    126,530 miles
    Test number
    381337165845
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass122,082 miles (+4,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    122,082 miles
    Test number
    575861862912
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion: Exhaust.
  7. Pass117,732 miles (+4,157)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    117,732 miles
    Test number
    875082620518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass113,575 miles (+4,443)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    113,575 miles
    Test number
    298245794046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass109,132 miles (+8,885)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    109,132 miles
    Test number
    668381023997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,247 miles (+10,097)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    100,247 miles
    Test number
    893870209916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,150 miles (+7,697)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    90,150 miles
    Test number
    752548042083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass82,453 miles (+4,400)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    82,453 miles
    Test number
    874455951950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,053 miles (+5,939)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    78,053 miles
    Test number
    136067864656
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass72,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    72,114 miles
    Test number
    898236654247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail72,114 miles (+5,276)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,114 miles
    Test number
    236925854299
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  16. Pass66,838 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    66,838 miles
    Test number
    228066253237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail66,838 miles (+6,180)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,838 miles
    Test number
    457976353261
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass60,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    60,658 miles
    Test number
    716050832259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail60,658 miles (+7,192)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,658 miles
    Test number
    686230732296
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
  20. Pass53,466 miles (+6,651)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    53,466 miles
    Test number
    835985031277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,815 miles (+10,291)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    46,815 miles
    Test number
    503313650251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,524 miles (+10,726)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    36,524 miles
    Test number
    421232559216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    25,798 miles
    Test number
    683845158251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 HOR

Does S40 HOR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 HOR is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 HOR?
The MOT on S40 HOR is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 HOR done?
S40 HOR was recorded at 135,535 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 6,085 miles a year.
Has S40 HOR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 HOR has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S40 HOR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S40 HOR find?
S40 HOR passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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